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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,327.91, 42,497.54 and 15,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,327.91, 42,497.54 and 15,865.66 is: 23,801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,327.91 : 42,497.54 = 15,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,327.91/42,497.54 = 15,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,327.91x = 42,497.54 × 15,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,327.91x = 674,251,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,251,228.66/28,327.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,801.66

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